2.03.2012

client progress: walk-out basement

Hi friends! You said that you do enjoy my posts about client progress--so I'm back at it. :-) I went to Marin's house yesterday for a one-hour consultation {that's another post}. She was kind enough to let me take a few pictures of the progress they've made on a design plan I developed for her in June.

Before we jump in, let me remind you that this is real life. My clients have families and jobs, and these projects can take time to complete. I think the room is coming along wonderfully and I hope you do to.

If you were reading my blog back in June, you may

remember this before picture.

They have since added a ceiling, painted, installed trim, crafted built-in cabinets, installed carpet, and sewed window treatments. We chose a Martha Stewart carpet and it's amazing in person: so soft and cushy.

The shape of these shelves from Trad Home was our inspiration. I gave Marin a drawing (to scale) of how to build the shelves and her Father in-law has finished the bottom section. Next will be the top.

I just love the curve, don't you?

This picture is taken from the play side of the room.

Again, this furniture is not staying. Two English armed sofas in a soft charcoal with a slipcovered chair will fill the space. See the kitchen area off to the right? Yeah, they're building that themselves too. Amazing. I wonder if it's too late for my hubby to quit the banking world and learn to be a contractor? ;-)

I think they did a great job of incorporating the pole into the room.

This is the fabric used to make the drapes. As a courtesy to my clients, I don't typically share sources, but I know Marin won't mind if I share just one. This fabric by Dwell Studio looks so pretty in person and is a great price. {Marin, if you're reading this, I think these windows may need the same shades that are in your kitchen.}

Their lower level doesn't quite look like the design plan...YET.

But this is real life, not and 30 minute show on HGTV. They've had a their 3rd baby boy, both work full time, and are doing all the work themselves.

I know Marin will make it beautiful!

If you are interested in learning more about my design services click here or contact me. I would love to help you create a home you absolutely love.

This progress is *not* from the one hour consult. ;-) That was just poor writing on my part and have since edited the post. This progress is from a design plan I developed for them in June. Sorry for the confusion!

It's a beautiful and light-filled basement - gorgeous! I was actually considering that Dwell Studio fabric for a project as well. It's nice to see it in this space and how pretty it is in draperies. Those built-ins are coming along nicely.

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